P.J. Hairston retires from basketball at the age of 25

P.J. Hairston has decided to walk away from the game of basketball at the age of 25. In announcing his retirement, Hairston cited his health, and having nothing left to prove in the game of basketball.

Coming out of North Carolina, Hairston was selected by the Charlotte Hornets (via Miami) with the 26th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He spent two seasons in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies. He joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G League but has never played since 2017.

 

Today is probably one of the saddest days of my life as I decide to walk away from basketball. Thank you to my true fans, supporters, family, friends, and most importantly, the haters. I’ve done things with this game that I never imagined myself doing. This young kid from the East side of Greensboro never imagined playing against the greatest, going to the best college on this earth, and playing with some of the best coaches and teammates ever. I’m highly blessed and hopefully I can still give my gift to the youth and give them a path to greatness. At this point in my life, I feel I don’t have anymore to prove to anyone that has not been at the highest level. My passion for the game will always be there and I will forever stick around the game of basketball, I just feel that health is my best choice right now and being healthy is way too important. Again, thank you to everyone that stuck with me throughout all of these years, I love you all ????????❤️

Un post condiviso da PJ Hairston (@sirr_peej) in data: Lug 13, 2018 at 9:35 PDT